Sunday, October 18, 2026

Really, Norway?!

Brave activists have put their bodies on the line to block the dumping of mining waste into Norway’s pristine fjords. Now the mining company is threatening them with a multimillion-dollar lawsuit! But these people refuse to back down: they are taking their fight directly to Oslo, and we can make their voices impossible to ignore. Sign now and share to urge Prime Minister Støre to stop this dumping immediately! Førdefjorden is home to wild salmon, cod, and endangered cold-water corals. Yet, the Norwegian government just granted a permit allowing a mining company to dump millions of tonnes of toxic waste straight into these waters – this could be irreversible, burying this fragile ecosystem alive. Activists decided to take matters into their own hands by placing themselves between heavy machinery and the fjord to halt operations. As a response, they were forcibly removed by the police and are now being threatened by a multimillion-dollar lawsuit by the company! This is where we come in: Norway sells itself globally as a leader in ocean conservation, and PM Støre cares enormously about the country’s international reputation. By creating a wave of global public pressure, we can help protect this ecosystem. Let’s act NOW – as our partners bring this battle directly to Støre’s doorstep:

Saturday, October 17, 2026

A question for Terezinha

I'm reaching out because this matters. This year, Avaaz members have been funding the only food aid available for thousands of families in parts of Sudan. We're reviving Gaza's farmlands and resupplying medical clinics. And we partnered with Indigenous communities in the Amazon to help protect 2 million hectares of the world's most important rainforest. This is what's possible when thousands of Avaaz members pool their power. But global crises are accelerating -- and this work is getting harder just as it becomes more urgent. Violent conflicts are at their highest point since World War II. Major governments are slashing aid budgets to historic lows, leaving vulnerable communities with nowhere left to turn. And extreme climate disasters are hitting harder and faster around the world. Avaaz does not accept a single penny from governments, corporations, or big foundations. Everything we do is 100% member-funded. That independence gives us the power to act fast -- but it also means we rely entirely on small, regular donations from people like you. Without a predictable base of support, we will be forced to turn down urgent calls for help. We cannot commit to ongoing aid, launch bold investigations, or plan for the long-term defense of our planet. That’s why regular donations are so important. Terezinha, thank you for being an active part of this movement. Now can you take the next step and become a regular donor? You will help fund all the protests, direct action, research, and advocacy needed in the critical months ahead. We simply cannot do it without you. Donate now to power our life-saving work -- and become an Avaaz sustainer:

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

55 Gazan students trapped

Time is running out: 55 Gazan scholars won Irish university places, but sudden visa denials leave them trapped in a war zone. With only days until the October 15 deadline to submit the evacuation list, sign now to show Irish leaders that the world demands they act before it’s too late! A group of 55 young Palestinians in Gaza did the impossible: amidst horror, rubble, and falling bombs, they earned university places and full scholarships in Ireland to rebuild their futures. But instead of throwing them a lifeline, the Irish authorities denied their study visas. Now, time is running out fast. If their visas are not granted before October 15th, these students will be left off the next international evacuation out of Gaza, trapping them in a war zone where universities have been bombed to dust. Three Gazan students got their visas yesterday, winning a court challenge – showing that last minute pressure on all fronts is having an impact. But dozens are still waiting! Top Irish leaders have the power to step in today and help grant these visas. Join this emergency appeal and demand they immediately act to overrule the refusals and evacuate these students to safety!